Pakistan is celebrating its freedom from the British colonial rule in 1947
On this day, every year, Pakistan celebrates its freedom from the British colonial rule in 1947. The same day, the country also separated from India.
The day-long festivities began with special prayers in mosques and the hoisting of the national flag at all important public buildings in the country, which have been decorated with bunting and lights.
The main ceremony was held at Islamabad's Jinnah Convention Centre, where President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the national flag.
Change-of-guard ceremonies were also held at the mausoleums of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal in Karachi and Lahore, respectively.
The neighbouring nation is feeling jubilant. Let's take a look at some images of celebrations across the country.
1. Mausoleums of Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Members of the Pakistan's Naval force march during a ceremony to celebrate the country's 71st Independence Day at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, Pakistan August 14, 2018. (REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro)
2. Pakistan Naval Force
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Members of the Pakistan's Naval force march during a ceremony to celebrate the country's 71st Independence Day at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, Pakistan August 14, 2018. (REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro)
3. Dance all night!
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People dance as they celebrate Independence Day in Karachi on August 14, 2018. (AFP/Asif Hassan)
4. Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi
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Children perform during Pakistan's Independence Day celebrations at Pakistan High Commission, in New Delhi on Tuesday, Aug 14, 2018. (PTI/Kamal Singh)
5. Celebrations on the street
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People bought national flags, badges and related merchandise to celebrate the 71st Independence Day, in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. (AP/PTI)
6. Independence Day 2018
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A man rides on a motorbike with a national flag ahead of the country's Independence Day in Islamabad, Pakistan August 13, 2018. (REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood)
7. Wagah border post
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Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal (4L) presents sweets to Indian Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant Sudeep (4R) during a ceremony to celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post on August 14, 2018. (AFP/Narinder Nanu)
8. Smiles all the way
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University of Karachi students gesture as they celebrated ahead of the Independence Day in Karachi, on August 13. (AFP/Rizwan Tabassum)
9. University of Karachi
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University of Karachi students celebrated with a large national flag ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day in Karachi on August 13, 2018.(AFP/Rizwan Tabassum)
